The Place of Music in 21st Century Education

  • 4.8
Approx. 22 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of music education, covering topics such as music theory, history, and pedagogy. Students will learn how to effectively teach music to students of all ages and abilities.

Key Learning Points

  • Explore the history and theory of music education
  • Learn effective teaching techniques for music students of all ages
  • Gain practical experience in planning and implementing music lessons
  • Develop skills in assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $44,000 - $63,000
    • India: INR 1,50,000 - INR 4,50,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €30,000
    • USA: $44,000 - $63,000
    • India: INR 1,50,000 - INR 4,50,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €30,000

    • USA: $56,000 - $100,000
    • India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
    • Spain: €24,000 - €45,000
    • USA: $44,000 - $63,000
    • India: INR 1,50,000 - INR 4,50,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €30,000

    • USA: $56,000 - $100,000
    • India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
    • Spain: €24,000 - €45,000

    • USA: $40,000 - $70,000
    • India: INR 2,40,000 - INR 7,20,000
    • Spain: €15,000 - €28,000

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of music education
  • Gain practical experience in teaching music to students of all ages
  • Learn effective assessment techniques and how to provide constructive feedback

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of music theory
  • Access to a musical instrument or software for creating music

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures and assignments
  • Peer-reviewed assessments

Similar Courses

  • Teaching Music to Children
  • Music Theory and Composition

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Professor of Music Education
  • Professor of Music Education

Related Books

Description

What do children need from education now, and in the future? How is technology best used in teaching and learning? How can innovative approaches to education be reconciled with established, traditional ones? What does student-centred learning really mean?

Outline

  • Technology in (music) education
  • Introduction
  • Introduction to Northern Beaches Christian School
  • Music class at Northern Beaches Christian School
  • New & Old
  • Portfolio Set-up 1
  • Portfolio Set-up 2
  • Portfolio Set-up 3
  • Introduction to Kamaroi
  • Screen Free Children
  • Music Class at Kamaroi
  • Broader Demographics
  • Provocation
  • Module 1 Outcomes
  • Do I need to do more?
  • Reading/video list to inspire debate
  • Module 1 Reading list
  • Credit
  • Practice quiz 1
  • Practice quiz 2
  • Aliens
  • Introduction to Module 2
  • Classroom Music is Alien
  • What the Research Says
  • Meeting the Unschooled Music Makers Part 1
  • Meeting the Unschooled Music Makers Part 2
  • How Electronic Musicians Learn
  • Liveschool
  • Counterpoint
  • Module 2 Outcomes
  • Fast readings
  • Module 2 Reading list
  • Practice quiz 3
  • Practice quiz 4
  • Inspiring Research
  • Mitra in Music
  • Technology at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music
  • Music Learning and TV
  • The Right Age
  • At the bleeding edge
  • Bringing it Together
  • Module 3 Outcomes
  • Flipped learning 1: Sugata Mitra's TED talk
  • Flipped Learning 2: Dimitri Christakis
  • Module 3 Reading list
  • Practice quiz 5
  • The good news
  • Introduction to Technologies
  • Introduction to the DAW
  • Notation and Graphics
  • Modern Music Making
  • Informal and Open Learning
  • An Introduction to the BLs
  • Bringing it together
  • Module 4 Outcomes
  • Module 4 Reading list
  • Practice quiz 6
  • To infinity and beyond
  • Balancing the Research
  • The "classical" Composer's Process
  • The Electronic Composer's Process
  • Music in the Middle
  • Rethinking the Elements and the Experiences
  • Conclusion and Towards the Future
  • Module 5 Outcomes
  • Module 5 Reading list
  • Practice quiz 7

Summary of User Reviews

The music education course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Users appreciated the hands-on approach to learning and the engaging course content. The course has received an overall positive rating from users.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Hands-on approach to learning

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging course content
  • Expert instructors
  • Interactive assignments
  • Flexible schedule
  • Useful resources

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some assignments were too difficult
  • Limited opportunities for peer interaction
  • Lack of personalized feedback
  • Some technical issues with the platform
  • Course materials were not always up-to-date
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Approx. 22 hours to complete
Dr. James Humberstone
The University of Sydney
Coursera

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